Environment – Page 226 – People's World

Obama defends wildlife refuge, leaves other areas vulnerable to oil drilling

February 3, 2015 By Blake Skylar

Millions more acres would be declared "wilderness," enjoying the highest level of protection possible for public lands, effectively preserving the area and its ecosystem.

Historic environmental victory for L.A.’s Century City Center

January 28, 2015 By Eric A. Gordon

After years of refuting thoroughly debunked arguments against it, the Century City Center has been approved.

The Jewish New Year for trees comes on Feb. 3 this year

January 22, 2015 By CPUSA Religion Commission

Ancient sages of the Jewish religion established a special new year for trees. Yes, trees!

Fukushima-type reactor in Vermont gets the axe, concerns remain

January 13, 2015 By Blake Skylar

A nuclear power plant near the town of Brattleboro is being shut down thanks to local environmental activism.

Connecticut activists gather to prevent a climate crime

January 12, 2015 By Len Yannielli

It was a crime scene we have become all too familiar with in 2015. Yellow police tape encircled the area of the dastardly deed. People milled about somewhat dazed but also angry.